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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Explore the area
Fort Bragg, CA
Sea Glass Museum
Place, Sea Glass Museum
16 min walk
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
Place, Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
3 min drive
Jughandle State Natural Reserve
Place, Jughandle State Natural Reserve
3 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Elegant farmhouse cottage on beautiful apple orchard
Modern farmhouse cottage set on 5 private acres including an apple orchard, 100 year old water tower, outbuildings and several majestic cypress and cedar trees. The home offers elegance and comfort rarely available on the coast. You will also find that any stay here is as much about enjoying the land as it is the house. Once an active homestead, this property is simply a delight to experience.
The recently renovated home has two similarly sized bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom, a living room and a modern kitchen/diner that opens onto the south facing patio, complete with fire pit. The bedrooms each have a queen bed, accommodating 4 guests. 1 additional guest can be accommodated on a fold away single bed, which can be set up on request in either of the bedrooms. (Please request this prior to arrival.). A spacious patio links the home to the water tower, which offers a hammock retreat space. This is the place to watch the wildlife in the morning, or enjoy the sun setting on the treetops by the fire pit in the evening.
The house has been meticulously refurbished using old growth redwood, salvaged from the home during the remodel. Featuring many modern amenities, the renovated space still honors the property's 100 year-plus homestead history.
There are 13 well established apple trees on the property, from which guests can enjoy picking their own apples during harvest season, September through November. Each season though brings its own natural joys, such as the apple blossom in March, the magnificent rhododendrons in April or the foxgloves in June.
A washer and dryer can be made available on request for longer stays.
The property sits on 5 acres; the entire property is available to guests. You'll discover many different spots on the property to enjoy, each giving a different aspect of the home and surrounding flora and fauna.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please remove all foodstuffs.
Please check for cell and laptop chargers. Please also check dresser drawers, bedside cabinets and closets for clothes and personal items.
If you adjusted the thermostat, please turn off the heating, or return to the default settings.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No day guests unless expressly approved by the host.
Important information
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Property Registration Number 127031
Property # 2020192vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Fort Bragg
Fort Bragg is home to this holiday home. Sea Glass Museum and Triangle Tattoo Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Skunk Train and Point Cabrillo Lighthouse. Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens and Mendocino Art Center are also worth visiting.
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Jughandle State Natural Reserve - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Skunk Train - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
Glass Beach - 13 min drive - 8.4 km
Getting around
Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 137 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Taco Bell - 5 min drive
Starbucks - 5 min drive
Los Gallitos - 6 min drive
World's Largest Salmon BBQ - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Elegant farmhouse cottage on beautiful apple orchard pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Elegant farmhouse cottage on beautiful apple orchard?
As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elegant farmhouse cottage on beautiful apple orchard on 12 Jul 2026 start from £357, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Elegant farmhouse cottage on beautiful apple orchard?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Elegant farmhouse cottage on beautiful apple orchard?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Elegant farmhouse cottage on beautiful apple orchard?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Elegant farmhouse cottage on beautiful apple orchard located?
Situated in Fort Bragg, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Sea Glass Museum and Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. Jughandle State Natural Reserve and Noyo Harbor are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
LOVED this place. Great location, beautiful property, very well equipped kitchen, comfy beds and living area. A peaceful, high-quality place with easy access to Fort Bragg and Mendocino downtowns.
I have stayed in many places here on Vrbo and this was by far the cleanest well decorated house to date. Host was extremely friendly and got back to me every time extremely fast, will be heading back 100%
R B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2025
Thank you Russ! Was a pleasure to host you all and look forward to your next stay!
Jo
We loved our stay. Home is very comfortable and nice. Property is beautiful with lots of space for our three year old to explore. Great location. Loved everything about this place. We would definitely stay here again.
Loved this property with an apple orchard … super cute and clean, deer visit to enjoy the fallen apples; close to the wonderful Mendocino Botanical Gardens: also had fun on the Pudding Creek rail bikes and enjoying great ocean views. Owners very responsive and helpful! Thank you for sharing your beautiful homestead property.
Comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen, plenty of space for 3 adults, peaceful property with visiting deer all made for a very relaxing getaway for 3 friends to spend several days catching up.
This place is absolutely incredible! The home is a beautifully remodeled, cozy farmhouse. The yard is huge with large old trees, a fire pit and a hammock. My family and I really enjoyed our time here and will be back!
We enjoyed the adorable home. It was clean and well kept. The home had everything that we needed to help with our stay. We enjoyed our time in the backyard during the afternoon and evening. The owners were amazing with their quick responses to questions and gave wonderful recommendations for things to do around the area. It was a lovely home.
Charming, charming, charming!
Beautifully done and very comfortable. Great location, great for couples and a wonderful place to hunker down and enjoy some solitude.
We can't wait to visit again!
Eric C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun 2024
Thank you Eric! Was a pleasure to host you and look forward to welcoming you back! Jo
Loved the entire experience! Beds are comfortable. Shower water pressure, great. Entire home and grounds are very clean. Enjoyed the backyard immensely, at night, by the fire and stars. Was just as enjoyable and relaxing by day. Watching the deer eating apples was a delight! Property is conveniently located to shopping, dining, and numerous activities. You can buy anything you need when you arrive, if you don't want to carry a bunch of stuff from home. The hosts are extremely accessible, nice and respect your privacy. Absolutely, recommend this adorable cottage with all its history.
We had a lovely time staying at this immaculately restored property in Fort Bragg! We even had three deer greet us on the lawn in the AM before we left. What a magical spot to stay in while exploring the Mendocino Coast.
We only stayed one night, but the property was just perfect, clean, and very safe.
The decor was quite nice and plenty of room in backyard for our teens to run around and burn some energy.
Brian C.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2024
Thank you Brian! Hopefully we can welcome you back for a longer stay next time!
Thanks again,
Jo
Overall experience was more the fantastic very warm and cozy home, very beautiful home!!!
Definitely we will came back very soon!
Jonathan R.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2023
Thank you Jonathan!
About the host
Hosted by Jo & Ed Schiro
Husband and wife team hosting you. We've been fixing up homes for over 15 years now; some to sell, some to live in, some to rent, some to offer as vacation rentals. We love houses, but always consider them homes with their own personalities!
Why they chose this property
The very first time we stepped onto this property, both of us fell in love with it. There's something about that makes everyone comment on what a special piece of land this is. Once an active homestead, with it's own windmill feeding the water tower, this land has many stories to tell! We have put our heart and soul into renovating this home and property over the last three years, and we hope you will fall in love with it too.
What makes this property unique
Private, tranquil open meadow space, yet within easy reach of both Mendocino and Fort Bragg, and all the attractions the coast has to offer. Modern style, not often seen with vacation rentals on the coast, complements with home's rich homestead history.
Languages:
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